Senior Electrical Engineer Mining & Metals - GTA

Our team in  Eastern Canada  is growing; we are currently recruiting for a  Senior Electrical Engineer  to join our  Mining  Business line in the in  Burlington  office.

About the role

Prepare preliminary and detailed Electrical design for HV and MV substations, overhead lines, LV and ELV power distribution systems.

Perform equipment sizing including but not limited to transformers, generators, VFDs, MV equipment, MCCs, Capacitor banks, UPS, batteries, cables, grounding, cable trays, conduits etc.

Able to assist with the development of new Engineering standards and maintaining and improving existing standards and guidelines, implementing industry and company best practices.

Prepare tender packages for electrical equipment as well as contract packages for electrical bulks, perform technical and /or commercial evaluations and make recommendations.

Perform electrical engineering design to produce deliverables such as budget and capital cost estimates, single line diagrams, schematics and wiring diagrams, area classification drawings, electrical load lists, equipment datasheets, equipment specifications and datasheets, material requisitions, technical bid evaluations, equipment layouts, grounding layouts, lighting layouts, cable tray layouts, power system studies, cable schedules, panel schedules, control schematics, electric heat trace design, wiring diagrams, 3D models, and construction work packages.

Supervision of, task assignment for and performance review of assigned work group(s).

Provide technical advice and support with the preparation of reports and studies, leading and conducting value-engineering studies of alternative design approaches.

Motivate other project team members towards superior performance by supporting daily performance, providing ongoing mentoring, and training

Effective client and project team liaison and communication, leading or participating in project meetings with client and conference calls.

Lead and coordinate electrical discipline activities to meet budget and scheduling objectives.

Ensure codes, standards and client preferences are incorporated into the design.

Continuously coordinate technical issues and required information with other disciplines.

Perform quality control procedures.

Work closely with clients to identify problems and implement solutions.

Ensure reference material, software, and tools are applied correctly to designs.

Provide guidance and direction to junior to intermediate engineering and design personnel.

About you

Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation and Instrumentation or related field.

15+ years of progressive experience as an instrumentation and control engineer in heavy industry is required.

Registered with P.E.O. as a P.Eng or eligible to register with P.E.O. as a P.Eng. within the next year.

Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Strong analytical, communication (oral and written) and troubleshooting skills.

Ability to work under pressure, multi-task and meet deadlines.

Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary project team, including process, mechanical, civil-structural, electrical, instrumentation and CAD support.

Working knowledge of codes, standards, regulations, and practices.

Familiarity with hardware requirements of PLC, SCADA and DCS control systems

Knowledge of Industrial IT, including Ethernet networking systems is an asset.

Experience with communication protocols such as DNP, Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, IEC 61850 is an asset.

Previous experience in mining projects, as well as experience in Smart ® Instrumentation, Smart ® P &  be an advantage.

We’re committed to a fair and human hiring process. All applications are reviewed by a member of our team and are not automatically screened or rejected by AI.

Why Ausenco?
We support individual growth and aim to allow you to work in a way that plays to your strengths. Beyond a competitive remuneration package we offer:

Career advancement -  Embark on a journey of continuous growth through technical training, mentorship initiatives, and networking opportunities

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